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Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Lawyer
Broward County records 36,871 crashes per year — more than 101 every single day. Whether you were hit on I-95, Broward Boulevard, or a residential street, Shiner Law Group’s Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys pursue every dollar you’re owed. No fee unless we win.
What Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Victims Need to Know
With over 36,871 crashes in Broward County last year and a 30% hit-and-run rate, Fort Lauderdale car accident victims face unique challenges — from Florida’s no-fault PIP system to insurance companies that begin minimizing claims from the first call. Shiner Law Group walks through the critical steps to take immediately after a crash on I-95, Broward Boulevard, or any Broward County road, and why what you say in the first 24 hours can make or break your case.
Watch before speaking to any insurance adjuster or signing anything.
Were You Injured in a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident?
Car accidents can be life-altering events, causing physical, emotional, and financial turmoil in an instant. Navigating Florida’s complex legal landscape — no-fault PIP, modified comparative fault, UM coverage, and commercial vehicle regulations — is overwhelming when you’re already dealing with injuries and mounting medical bills.
Shiner Law Group’s Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys have handled every type of crash on every major road in Broward County. We understand how local courts operate, how Broward County insurers negotiate, and how to build the evidence that maximizes your recovery. From first call to final settlement or verdict, we handle everything so you can focus on healing.
Don’t speak to any insurance company before calling us. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize claims from the first interaction. One recorded statement can dramatically reduce your recovery. Call (954) 999-9900 first — we’re available 24/7.
Fort Lauderdale Accident Risk Factors
David Shiner and his team have represented car accident victims throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, recovering millions for injured clients. Call (954) 999-9900 for a free consultation — available 24/7.
Types of Car Accidents We Handle in Fort Lauderdale
Rear-End Collisions
The most common crash type in Fort Lauderdale stop-and-go traffic on I-95, US-1, and Broward Boulevard. Whiplash, spinal disc injuries, and TBI are frequent consequences even in low-speed impacts.
DUI & Drunk Driving
Fort Lauderdale’s entertainment districts — Las Olas, beach areas, Himmarshee Street — generate significant DUI crash activity. Punitive damages are available against drunk drivers in Florida.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Nearly 30% of Fort Lauderdale crashes involve a fleeing driver. UM/UIM coverage, surveillance footage, and witness canvassing are critical. Shiner Law Group pursues all available recovery sources.
T-Bone / Intersection Crashes
Intersection collisions on Broward Boulevard, Sunrise Boulevard, and Oakland Park Boulevard frequently involve running red lights, failure to yield, and distracted turning drivers.
Distracted Driving Crashes
Phone use, GPS, and in-car entertainment cause thousands of Fort Lauderdale crashes annually. Cell phone records subpoenas can prove distraction was the cause.
Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups
Chain-reaction crashes on I-95 and I-595 involve complex multi-party liability. Shiner Law Group investigates all responsible drivers and carriers to maximize total recovery.
Fort Lauderdale’s Most Dangerous Roads for Car Accidents
I-95 (Fort Lauderdale Corridor)
One of the deadliest stretches of highway in America — heavy truck traffic serving Port Everglades combined with commuter volume creates constant high-speed crash risk.
I-595 / I-75 Interchange
Complex multi-lane interchanges at high speed — jackknife truck accidents, lane-change crashes, and chain-reaction pile-ups occur regularly at this exchange.
US-1 / Federal Highway
Dense commercial strip with constant turning movements, pedestrian crossings, and driveways. T-bone and rear-end crashes are the dominant accident types on this corridor.
Broward Boulevard
Major east-west connector with high intersection crash frequency. Distracted and speeding drivers combined with heavy cross-traffic create daily accident conditions.
Sunrise Boulevard
Retail traffic near Sawgrass Mills, Las Olas, and beach access roads generates dense mixed-traffic conditions with a high rate of intersection and turning accidents.
Oakland Park Boulevard
One of Broward’s busiest surface roads — numerous intersections, cyclist exposure, and commercial driveways combine to create sustained crash frequency.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale
The actions you take in the first hours after a crash directly determine the strength of your claim.
Call 911 — Stay at the Scene
Florida law requires you to remain. A police report is essential evidence. Ensure witnesses are interviewed before they leave.
Seek Medical Care Within 24 Hours
PIP activates only with treatment within 14 days — but seek care within 24 hours. Gaps in treatment are used against you by insurers.
Photograph Everything
Vehicle damage, license plates, skid marks, traffic signals, road conditions, and your injuries. Multiple angles, multiple subjects.
Do Not Give a Recorded Statement
Decline any request for a recorded statement from any insurer — yours or theirs. Contact Shiner Law Group first, always.
Florida PIP & No-Fault Law — What Fort Lauderdale Drivers Need to Know
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, meaning your own PIP coverage pays for initial medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. But "no-fault" doesn’t mean you can’t sue the at-fault driver — it means you must meet certain thresholds first.
PIP Coverage — $10,000
Florida requires all registered vehicle owners to carry $10,000 in PIP coverage. PIP pays 80% of medical expenses and 60% of lost wages — but only if you seek treatment within 14 days of the accident. Emergency medical conditions receive the full $10,000; non-emergency conditions are capped at $2,500.
When You Can Sue the At-Fault Driver
Florida’s serious injury threshold allows you to pursue the at-fault driver’s liability insurance when you have suffered: significant and permanent loss of a bodily function, permanent injury, significant scarring or disfigurement, or death. Most serious injuries — spinal injuries, TBI, fractures, soft tissue injuries requiring surgery — meet this threshold.
Uninsured drivers in Fort Lauderdale: Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. If an uninsured driver hits you, your own UM/UIM coverage is your primary protection. Shiner Law Group identifies and pursues all available coverage sources — including stacked UM policies.
Florida Car Insurance Requirements
How Shiner Law Group Challenges Insurance Tactics in Fort Lauderdale
Counter Low Settlement Offers
Initial offers are designed to close claims before victims understand their full injuries. We evaluate every offer against present and future medical costs, income loss, and non-economic damages — and negotiate from a position of strength.
Push Claims Forward
Delay is a deliberate tactic. Financial pressure leads victims to accept less. We maintain a rigorous claim timeline and use legal process to force timely responses and disclosures.
Fight Over-Assignment of Fault
Broward County insurers routinely assign disproportionate fault to accident victims to reduce payouts. We challenge these assignments with accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and traffic camera evidence.
Protect Against Harmful Documents
Releases and settlement agreements can waive more rights than victims realize. We review every document before you sign anything, protecting your future claims and ensuring full disclosure.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident?
Economic Damages
- All past and future medical expenses — emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, therapy
- Lost wages during recovery
- Reduced or lost earning capacity due to permanent disability
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
- Rental car and transportation expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses in wrongful death cases
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of companionship (wrongful death)
Punitive Damages
Available in DUI crashes and cases of gross negligence — designed to punish the at-fault party’s conduct and deter future similar behavior.
What Affects Your Case Value
Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Notable Results
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Broward Boulevard, FL
I-95, Fort Lauderdale
US-1, Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Oakland Park Blvd
Federal Highway, FL
Why Fort Lauderdale Clients Choose Shiner Law Group
36,871 Broward Crashes Handled
Our Fort Lauderdale attorneys understand every major crash corridor in Broward County — from I-95 interchange pile-ups to Las Olas intersection T-bones — and know how to build winning cases on each.
Day-One Evidence Preservation
Surveillance footage, black box data, and witness statements disappear within 24–72 hours. We act immediately to lock down the evidence that wins your case.
No Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. We advance all case expenses on a strict contingency basis — our fee comes from the recovery.
Available 24/7 — Hospital Visits Included
Our Fort Lauderdale attorneys answer around the clock and offer home and hospital visits anywhere in Broward County.
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
Shiner Law Group has recovered over $500 million for injured clients across Florida — a track record that has earned recognition from the legal community’s most respected organizations. Our clients measure us by one standard: winning their case.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309